GIMP
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VisitGIMP vs Photoroom
What both publish
| Fact | GIMP | Photoroom |
|---|---|---|
| Batch editing | Yes | Batch lets users apply backgrounds, sizing, positioning, text, logos and other edits across many images; exports are plan-limited. |
| Extensibility | GIMP supports customization through plug-ins and scripts, including community-created ones. | Photoroom publishes API sample applications whose demo code is MIT-licensed; this does not license the hosted Photoroom service. |
| Founded | 1995 | 2019 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Layer editing | Yes | Yes |
| Masking tools | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | multi-platform | multi-platform |
GIMP plans
- GIMPFree
Photoroom plans
- Pro$7.50 a month
- Max$20.99 a month
- Ultra$82.50 a month
- FreeFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick GIMP if…
GIMP suits people who need a free editor for photo work, original graphics or scripted image manipulation. Its layer, masking and batch tools may also suit users handling multiple images or complex compositions.
Pick Photoroom if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.